Technology blog Engadget recently looked at the work of Organovo:

Say hello to “the world’s first production model 3D bio-printer.” What you’re looking at is a machine capable of arranging human cells and artificial scaffolds into complex three-dimensional structures, which result in such wonderful things as replacement liver and kidney tissue, or such simple niceties as artificially grown teeth.

As you’ll recall, funding for Organovo’s work in building replacement organs from a patient’s own cells is one of the long-term MLife Sciences strategies undertaken by Methuselah Foundation. Progress in the commercial development of this field will bring great benefits to human health and longevity.